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Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

A Tasty Recipe You Must Try! Crispy, golden shrimp enveloped in a creamy, spicy sauce, all wrapped in a soft tortilla.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha adjust to taste
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 whole avocado, sliced
  • to taste lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, soak the shrimp in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Remove the shrimp from the buttermilk and dredge each shrimp in the seasoned flour mixture.
  4. Dip each floured shrimp back into the buttermilk before coating them with panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Heat about an inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry the shrimp until golden brown.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha.
  7. Place a handful of shredded cabbage on each tortilla, top with fried shrimp, and drizzle with bang bang sauce.
  8. Serve your tacos with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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